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leaveofabsence) wrote2025-03-14 08:34 am
leaveofabsence) wrote2025-03-14 08:34 am
[ he’s normally a light sleeper, but between being exhausted and getting a concussions he’s definitely more out than in. however, as zhongli moves in beside him he does inch closer to him; intent on stealing all of his warmth! ]
Xian... sheng...
Xian... sheng...
Shhhh.
[ Though he does not move away when Childe inches closer ]
Go back to sleep, Childe.
[ Though he does not move away when Childe inches closer ]
Go back to sleep, Childe.
[ nods, still somewhat out of it. he grabs for zhongli’s chest, fingers tangling in the material of his shirt as he drifts back to sleep. ]
[ he’ll be sleeping in the next morning for sure... ]
[ he’ll be sleeping in the next morning for sure... ]
[ That's probably for the best considering Childe's head injury. And since Zhongli has no where else to be, he just stays in the blanket pile until Childe wakes up. Flustered with what to do with his own hands, he casually(?) tries to drape one over Childe's waist but otherwise refrains from touching.
Honestly, it's probably the most comfortable night sleep he's gotten since he arrived in Imeeji. ]
Honestly, it's probably the most comfortable night sleep he's gotten since he arrived in Imeeji. ]
[ and this is definitely the best sleep he’s gotten in a long time. back in liyue he generally slept with one eye open... just in case. it’s no secret that people hated the fatui. ]
[ he starts to stir, groaning into a pillow and blinking the sleep out of his eyes. he’s surprised to see zhongli laying across from him, but he’ll certainly not be making any complaints. ] ...glad you decided to lay down too. [ blurts out, giving a sheepish smile as he starts to sit up - at least until he realizes zhongli’s got an arm draped over him. ]
[ /// ]
[ just sinks back down into the nest. ]
[ he starts to stir, groaning into a pillow and blinking the sleep out of his eyes. he’s surprised to see zhongli laying across from him, but he’ll certainly not be making any complaints. ] ...glad you decided to lay down too. [ blurts out, giving a sheepish smile as he starts to sit up - at least until he realizes zhongli’s got an arm draped over him. ]
[ /// ]
[ just sinks back down into the nest. ]
[ As oblivious to Childe's embarrassment as he always is. ]
Good morning, Childe. How are you feeling?
I can prepare some painkillers if you are still feeling unwell.
Good morning, Childe. How are you feeling?
I can prepare some painkillers if you are still feeling unwell.
I’m feeling alright... better, definitely. Thanks to you, Xiansheng. [ sinks back down. ] I’ll take them in just a little bit... for now I’d just like to stay like this.
Alright.
[ And he sinks back down into the blanket/pillow pile with Childe, closing his eyes so that he can go back to sleep if he wants. ]
[ And he sinks back down into the blanket/pillow pile with Childe, closing his eyes so that he can go back to sleep if he wants. ]
...can you tell me what happened to you during that game, Xiansheng. We didn’t get a chance to talk about it and... I’m still worried about you.
Hmmmm?
[ He cracks an eye open as he lifts his head just enough so he can rest it in the palm of his hand. ]
I assure you that I am all right. Thank you for looking out for me.
[ He taps one finger restlessly against Childe's waist perhaps unaware that he is even doing it. ]
But I will tell you about the game if you wish to hear of it.
[ He cracks an eye open as he lifts his head just enough so he can rest it in the palm of his hand. ]
I assure you that I am all right. Thank you for looking out for me.
[ He taps one finger restlessly against Childe's waist perhaps unaware that he is even doing it. ]
But I will tell you about the game if you wish to hear of it.
...you don't need to act like a stone steele in front of me, Xiansheng. [ he's noticed the tapping, but he decides to keep it to himself. ] Tell me.
Have you ever gambled with Boss at the Jade Mystery in Chihu Rock? The game was very similar to that. There were 20 boxes available of which we were to choose one. But instead of random qualities of jade being stored in the box, there were punishments ranging from leaving the game unharmed to death.
As the rounds wore on and more punishments were eliminated, the host would come to offer you a deal in place of what was in the mystery box. Being electrocuted for example. Or needles - though the description of that one was not all the specific.
If you did not take his deal, you were left with the punishment that was in the original box you had chosen.
As the rounds wore on and more punishments were eliminated, the host would come to offer you a deal in place of what was in the mystery box. Being electrocuted for example. Or needles - though the description of that one was not all the specific.
If you did not take his deal, you were left with the punishment that was in the original box you had chosen.
...
And what did Heart Soldier's punishment end up being? [ he sits up. ]
And what did Heart Soldier's punishment end up being? [ he sits up. ]
[ His eyes follow Childe as he sits up but he doesn't move himself. ]
Boulders rained from on high much like a landslide.
Boulders rained from on high much like a landslide.
Did this game have a Host? [ because he's going to fucken kill them. as he tries to keep his anger from boiling over he scoots closer and sets a hand on zhongli's shoulder. ]
Ah, are you going to collect a debt for me, Harbinger?
[ He reaches up to pat Childe's cheek fondly. ]
The healers on SensitIV came to our aid almost immediately. As I told you, I am fine.
Perhaps my pride was what was damaged most of all. It has been the first time in my memory where the earth turned on me so. But that is also what it means to be mortal, no?
[ He reaches up to pat Childe's cheek fondly. ]
The healers on SensitIV came to our aid almost immediately. As I told you, I am fine.
Perhaps my pride was what was damaged most of all. It has been the first time in my memory where the earth turned on me so. But that is also what it means to be mortal, no?
[ sets his hand on zhongli's, keeping it pressed against his own cheek. ] I'll find out one way or another, Xiansheng... [ his starry eyes seem to glimmer. ] And I'll gut them like a fish.
...most mortals don't have the ability to manipulate an element, it's true, but that particular punishment seemed oddly... specific.
...most mortals don't have the ability to manipulate an element, it's true, but that particular punishment seemed oddly... specific.
I have no doubts that the boxes were just as--- engineered as Boss's gamble.
We are supposed to be entertainment after all.
We are supposed to be entertainment after all.
...of course. We're idols after all. Now, Xiansheng, a name.
[ He drums his fingertips lightly against Childe's cheek. ]
Has anyone shown you the beginner's handbook that the idols have put together?
Has anyone shown you the beginner's handbook that the idols have put together?
I'm not.
For all your confidence and recklessness, you are not careless. You do not walk blindly into fights if you can prepare yourself beforehand.
So. Why settle for a single name when you can have whole pieces of the puzzle?
For all your confidence and recklessness, you are not careless. You do not walk blindly into fights if you can prepare yourself beforehand.
So. Why settle for a single name when you can have whole pieces of the puzzle?
...just give me what I'm asking for. I'm not going to rush into a fight ill-prepared, Xiansheng.
[ this is also a belated response
after she emotionally expires a little ]
Reigo: haha thx
after she emotionally expires a little ]
Reigo: haha thx
The host's name was Left. He had a sister who was assisting. I did not catch her name.
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